The king answered and said, “I know with certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see that the word from me is firm—
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
They answered a second time and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show its interpretation.”
if you do not make the dream known to me, there is but one sentence for you. You have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the times change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can show me its interpretation.”